ZIP code 98936, covering Moxee, WA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 wildfires, 3 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.8M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (44 total). Of these, 8 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Moxee has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2010.
Moxee has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
Moxee has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 15, 2003.
Moxee has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moxee was 1" Hail on Jun 27, 2001, which caused $70.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 7, 2009), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98936 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (44 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moxee, WA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Moxee (ZIP 98936) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
Moxee has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98936 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 27, 2001. This event caused $70.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.8M in property damage in the Moxee, WA area (ZIP 98936). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →